Julie Dohaney Appointed Interim Secretary
The FPC Officers and Board are excited to announce that we have appointed Julie Dohaney as Interim Secretary for Foothills Paddling Club.
2021 Event and Clinic Preview
We have been hard at work planning a jam-packed 2021 Schedule for Foothills Paddling Club and we are hoping for an amazing year! Here is a preview of the 2021 Foothills Paddling Club Events and Clinics.
Dayton Pedrick Featured in Kayak Session Video
Our very own rising star, Dayton Pedrick, has been featured in the popular YouTube channel, KayakSessionTV, brought to us by the folks over at Kayak Session Magazine.
Indoor Roll Practice Returns in 2021
The Cain Halter YMCA in Greenville SC, who has been such a great partner of the FPC over the years, has decided to allow the use of their indoor pool for FPC to host roll practices and clinics beginning in January 2021.
My First Green Race
The Green Race has been a long time dream of mine. I used to hike in every year to watch the best kayakers in the world either go very fast or get absolutely destroyed. I never thought I would be in “The Greatest Show On Earth”.
River of Return
Our forth and final installment of our 2020 Short Film Series is again brought to us by the good folks over at NRS Films. This is a fascinating look at a native-American tribe who set out to re-introduce their next generation to Mother Earth. We hope you enjoy “River of Return.”
It’s All Home Water
Our third installment of the 2020 FPC Film Series is presented by Patagonia. A film by Riverhorse Nakadate and Tony Czech, this is a very poetic look at one of the most pristine wilderness areas in North America, The Boundary Waters.
Dane Jackson Plunges 134 ft down Salto del Maule in Chile
The Second installment of the 2020 FPC Short Film Series, takes us to Chile. On February 5th, whitewater legend and North Carolina native, Dane Jackson, dropped over the lip of Salto del Maule, plunging an astonishing 134 feet.
Charity Spotlight: Save Our Saluda
Save Our Saluda (SOS) is a nonprofit watershed organization founded in 2008 whose mission is to protect and restore the Upper Saluda Watershed. SOS identifies and monitors threats facing the Saluda River and its tributaries and seeks effective solutions through cooperation with partnering organizations and volunteers.
The Mystery
For our first installment of the 2020 FPC Film Series, we present “The Mystery.” Brought to us by NRS, this is story about a niche discipline within whitewater and legendary figure who started it all.
2020 FPC Short Film Series
COVID has not been able to stop the production of some truly great short films and we don’t want to deprive you of the opportunity to enjoy them or the filmmakers from having their hard work recognized.
Hand-Paddling Legitimacy: My Journey
One kayaker’s journey from mediocrity to leading advocate for national recognition of hand-paddling.
Help Wanted
Foothills Paddling Club is in need of members to volunteer in active roles on our Board. These positions will require regular active participation in club meetings and events. If you love FPC and would like to help us keep the wheels greased, please apply for an open position.
New PFD Labels
If you are in the market for a new PFD, you may soon notice a new label on the inside.
GAF goes Virtual!
The iconic Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF), hosted by Nantahala Outdoor Center, is not among the canceled, well sort of. GAF is going virtual.